American Battlefield Trust

Noel Kline

Preserve 15 Acres at Gettysburg – Willoughby's Run

Make a gift of $63 or more today and you'll receive our new exclusive book — Battle Maps of the Civil War: The Gettysburg Campaign — an essential part of your Civil War history collection!

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Cypress Gardens, Charleston, SC (Angi English CC BY-NC 2.0)

Follow in the Footsteps of the 54th Massachusetts

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of the legendary infantry regiment, tracing their path through Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Florida, and explore the pivotal sites and battles they encountered.

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NPS/Jonathan Shafer

Feel the (Prescribed) Burn

Despite its destructive reputation, fire is a useful tool in keeping up wartime appearances and promoting healthy, manageable environments at some of our nation's historic battlefields.

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M.O. Mihok

Help Preserve History at Five Critical Battlefield Sites

We have the exciting opportunity to buy five parcels of historic land for a total of 278 acres across three states, including the site of one of the largest battles ever fought on North Carolina soil.

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Cedar Mountain Battlefield, Culpeper County, Va.

It’s a celebration nearly 30 years in the making! In the latest issue of Hallowed Ground, discover Culpeper Battlefields State Park's remarkable journey from endangered battlefield to public treasure.

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Artillary demonstration at Fredericksburg Battlefield

Make a gift to save 7.5 acres of Civil War battlefield land in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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